subject: Parrot Training- Have You Got 20 Minutes Per Day, And Can Follow 6 Easy Parrot Training Steps? [print this page] Parrot Training can be a very daunting task, not knowing how or where to begin, and for most parrot owners training a bird can be intimidating if they are a bit nippy. So don't worry there is a very simple process you can follow, and the good thing is it is just a matter of following these 6 golden rules.
Step (1) of Parrot training begins firstly with trust
Trust: trust is an absolutely essential part of parrot training, even though it does take a little time to build a trusting relationship the effort is well worth it in the end.
Step (2) of Parrot training is to spend quality time with him.
Time:Spending quality time with your parrot each day is essential, you need at least 20 minutes for training and a few hours playing,or just hanging with him. Try and place the cage in the area that you and your family spend the most time.
Step (3) of Parrot training is to have Patience.
Patience: Never try and rush your parrot to interact or learn new things, change will up set him and they need to be fully settled in before you try to remove them from there cage.
Step (4) of Parrot training is always use positive reinforcement.
Never make the mistake of physically punish your parrot by raising your voice, or banging on his cage. If you do this the little bit of trust that you initially earned with him will go right out the window if you frighten him. Believe my rebuilding trust is a lot harder then gaining it the first time around.
Birds respond really well to praise and especially treats, so use these to your best advantage. Make a huge deal out of it when they do something good, and always offer them there favorite treat.
Step (5) of Parrot training is consistency
Parrots learn through repetition, it is essential to repeat new trick over and over till he gets it. Alway use a low soft tone when you are teaching him things, and speak slowly.
Also try to do the parrot training at the same time every day, don't try to do this when he is close to bed time, or when he is feeding. Pick your time and stick to it.
Try to take this into consider: if you where learning a foreign language, could you pick it up with just one lesson? Certainly not or you would be a genius. The same concept applies with speech training for parrots.
Step (6) of Parrot training is not to give up
Never give up, yes it is a long slow process, but once he has the basic he won't forget them, they have a great memory and relate curtain words or whistles to actions or people.
Do you think you could follow 6 simple steps?
Parrot Training- Have You Got 20 Minutes Per Day, And Can Follow 6 Easy Parrot Training Steps?
